Called Out: A Former Lesbian's Discovery of Freedom

by Janet Boynes

Book Overview

Janet Boynes leads readers through her inspiring testimony, from her decision to try the homosexual lifestyle, to the trauma and pain she suffered during her 14-year walk as a lesbian, and finally, to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599793857
• ISBN13: 9781599793856
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Creation House
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

America needs this message!

Whether you are a Christian or not, Janet's story and the truth she shares in this book can help you. Anyone could pick up this book and find out just how God can help someone come out of a homosexual lifestyle if they want to. Anyone could pick up this book and find out what the Bible really says about homosexuality and the way God loves and calls out to people who are walking down that road. Janet has been there and she has a lot to offer those who are hurting as she once hurt. She exposes the realities of the homosexual lifestyle and confronts the way today's media glamorizes it. She also challenges Christians to put away hypocrisy about the issue of homosexuality and reach out to hurting people with the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.

Wonderful Words of Wisdom From one of God's Called Out People

I was truly touched by this book. Janet Boynes had a tough life, She was physically abused by her strict mother, molested at a young age, addicted to cocaine, and part of the lesbian community for 14 years. She accepted Christ while in her early twenties, but she wasn't ready to surrender her life to Christ. Through the help of some godly friends along the way, Janet came back to the Lord and left the lesbian lifestyle. She was "called out," an expression she coined based on 1 Peter 2:9, which says "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may delcare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light." The second part of the book was actually my favorite, because Janet goes on to give some Spirit-anointed wisdom. She talks about how to minister to loved ones caught in the web of homosexuality. She challenges the church to preach against the sin, but to love and warmly welcome the sinner. She says on more than one occasion that we don't need to clean up our act in order to come to Christ. We come as we are, and HE cleans up our act! We then go on to live the way He wants us to live. Janet also tackles tough subjects like "Are practicing homosexuals born gay?" She is not sure about this (she doesn't believe that she was born gay), but she does conclude that it really doesn't make a difference. We are called to live for God no matter what tendencies we have. Janet repeatedly stresses that she is not a psychologist or a trained therapist, but she speaks with a wisdom and a compassion that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Get this book and be blessed!

relevant and important

This is a timely book with thoughtful and hope-filled words for those struggling with homosexuality. Parents, pastors, and friends of those living a homosexual life should also read this book.

Very Compelling Read

This is a very compelling read for anyone interested in possible first steps to help them come out of the homesexual lifestyle through God, personal prayer,and by surrounding themselves with the right types of people.

Inspiring author!

It's hard to believe that one person has overcome so many hardships and obstacles in one lifetime. It's very inspiring to read the story of such a strong and courageous woman and how she battled her way through life and has finally found peace and happiness. Ms. Boynes speaks from experience and with her heart. I would recommend this book to anyone!